XZ File
XZ file: a lossless data compression file format incorporating the LZMA/LZMA2 compression algorithms.
How to open a .xz file
- Built-in archive tools (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- 7-Zip
- WinRAR or similar
Common uses
- Compressing files to save space
- Bundling multiple files together
- Sharing large sets of files
Technical details
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Info on this page is for general guidance and may vary depending on the software version or platform.